This document is comprised of the four 1996 and 1997 issues of a newsletter for members of the North American Montessori Teachers Association (NAMTA) providing practical guidance on putting Montessori theory into classroom practice. The March 1996 issue features an article on offering variety in the Montessori classroom to stimulate student interest. The May 1996 issue focuses on the need for administrator-teacher community and includes a Montessori salary survey. The March 1997 issue contains the results of the 1996-97 NAMTA Salary Survey. The May 1997 issue requests administrative documents from Montessori schools for possible inclusion in the 1997-98 Montessori Operations Handbook. Regular features include a job bulletin and information on available training courses. (KB)